Passports
First-Time Passports, Renewals and Other Passport-Related Issues
Except in emergencies, all U.S. passports are now produced at facilities in the United States. The processing time for passports is now one to two weeks. Please read below to find links to the different categories for applying for a U.S. passport.
Categories of Regular Passport Applications
There are two basic types of passport applications, first-time passports and passport renewals. There are also different procedures for applicants under or over 16 years old. Please follow the links below to the appropriate page for your situation. Also note that all regular passport applications done in person at the Consulate require an appointment. For more information, see Scheduling an Appointment at the bottom of this page.
Please follow the appropriate link below:
Other Passport Issues
Please follow the appropriate link below for more information on special passport cases:
Forms
All passport forms should be completed before you arrive at the Consulate for your appointment, since the Consulate has limited space in its waiting room. It is also important you read the instructions on these pages carefully and complete the correct form for your situation. Completing the wrong form can result in significant delays in processing your case. If you know what passport form your case requires, and just need to download the form, please follow this link to Forms.
Scheduling an Appointment
All regular in-person passport applications require an appointment. Follow the link here to go to Scheduling an Appointment for more information on how to make an appointment.
For lost or stolen passports, or for emergencies, please go to the appropriate link above and follow the instructions provided.
Tracking Your Passport
You can check the status of your passport application online by following this link to Travel.State.Gov.